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by Marc Evans
Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:16 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: New c-1 conversion
Replies: 22
Views: 7284

... exiting the straps if you can't get them to release - again, think safety. Here are a couple of photos of the set-up I used on my previously owned Finkenmeister. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dLm5MoRrZeY/SAVsV1YBwnI/AAAAAAAAACk/GJyjxoq_9TU/s640/DSC00170.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DwLwAGmA5AA/SAVsYlYBwpI/AAAAAAAAAC0/ntrPY2GlJWM/s640/DSC00172.JPG
by Bruce Farrenkopf
Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: if you could have another *new* C-boat right now...
Replies: 62
Views: 23635

A second generation Finkenmeister ...... 1) with a flatter front deck (this would make rolling easier and crossover strokes easier). The Fink is way too DEEP. 2) with conventional outfitting - thigh straps 3) with a 'somewhat' flatter ...
by the great gonzo
Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:13 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Your ultimate 'quiver' of boats...
Replies: 42
Views: 18890

Three boats are nowhere near enough: Riverrunner: Sith and Outrage Creeker: Finkenmeister and Prelude (Although that might change once I paddled a production version of the Big Dog Force or the BF Option) Play: Sith and a Blackfly or the Big Dog Kaos Squirt: Acrobat ...
by Sir Adam
Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Your ultimate 'quiver' of boats...
Replies: 42
Views: 18890

Your ultimate 'quiver' of boats...

... Sith for me) What if you only had a room for a few boats, say a maximum of three or four? For me: River Runner: Sith or full cut Viper Creek boat: Finkenmeister or Cascade "play": Acrobat or low cut Viper I guess to nail it down it would be Sith, Finkenmeister, and a standard length Acrobat (bow ...
by Bruce Farrenkopf
Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:27 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Rediscovering The Finkenmeister
Replies: 5
Views: 4040

Rediscovering The Finkenmeister

... surf and got pushed around in the bigger water. I was thinking "I wish I had my old Dagger Atom" - then it came to me :o ....get back into your Finkenmeister - the boat that has been on the back shelf in my garage for 3 years - and try it on this run. I can hear a few groans out there :wink: ...
by Craig Smerda
Wed May 18, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: I don't like C-1ing (now Redline vs. Fink)
Replies: 58
Views: 27030

... try smerda :lol: but nope! the :evil: atom was my first (and worst) c1. well... :lol: Given the fading interest in the Drakkar Wheelboy and Robson Finkenmeister (I own both), and continuing strong interest in kayak conversions, we cannot expect future original C1 designs in plastic. Forget the ...
by Sir Adam
Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: 2011 North Branch of the Potomac Armada Apr. 30-May 1
Replies: 67
Views: 21067

I'll have (hopefully): Amoeba Mentor Wide Ride Finkenmeister If Sara joins me we'll have her ducky, the shredder, or both. At this point I'm planning on bring a mold south for someone, so that is about all the room I have. If that changes, I'll ...
by Craig Smerda
Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: just how long...
Replies: 18
Views: 8731

... spend more time bracing the boat than he does actually moving it. Historical views... Atom 9'-8" @ 26" max width Cascade 11'-0" @ 27.5" max width Finkenmeister 9'-0" @ 28" max width Groove 8'-0" @ 30" max width Sith 8'-4" @ 27" max width Big Boy 6'-9" @ 29" max width Wheelboy 6'-5" @ 28" max width ...
by Sir Adam
Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What would you like to see in a c1 creeker?
Replies: 47
Views: 12095

... going on, and on, and on, and on here over the past 10+ years.... 1) The last time someone DID produce a creeker, it didn't sell well here (Finkenmeister). I realize the boat is not for everyone, but designed by a respected european C1 paddler for creeking in a manufacturers eye should give ...
by Craig Smerda
Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What would you like to see in a c1 creeker?
Replies: 47
Views: 12095

Take a Finkenmeister. Widen the botton by about 2-3 inches, particularly in the knee area. Narrow the widest part of the boat near the seam line by an inch. Add about 3-4gallons of volme in the stern Move the cockpit an inch ...
by the great gonzo
Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:15 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What would you like to see in a c1 creeker?
Replies: 47
Views: 12095

Take a Finkenmeister. Widen the botton by about 2-3 inches, particularly in the knee area. Narrow the widest part of the boat near the seam line by an inch. Add about 3-4gallons of volme in the stern Move the cockpit an inch ...
by the great gonzo
Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:50 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Atom and the Fink
Replies: 47
Views: 20326

Take a Finkenmeister. Widen the botton by about 2-3 inches, particularly in the knee area. Narrow the widest part of the boat near the seam line by an inch. Add about 3-4gallons of volme in the stern Move the cockpit an inch ...
by the great gonzo
Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Anyone tried a Fluid Big Bang yet?
Replies: 19
Views: 7064

... class 3/4 section I am very familiar with, and I just couldn't connect with it at the time. I blew many moves that I can do in my sleep in the Finkenmeister or the Prelude. Mike, yes, width is not the end all be all. But when I look for a creek/expedition boat, I am not looking for a challenge. ...
by the great gonzo
Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Anyone tried a Fluid Big Bang yet?
Replies: 19
Views: 7064

Anyone tried a Fluid Big Bang yet?

... How is the seal and overal design /construction of the rear hatch? How does the boat handle (my weight is ~190 lbs). If possible compared to the Finkenmeister and the Blunt, which I have paddled extensively, but also compared to an Everest, a Big Gun and a Remix. TGG
by Bruce Farrenkopf
Fri Mar 11, 2011 3:07 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Creek Boat recommendations
Replies: 11
Views: 5658

The bulkhead was tried in my Robson Finkenmeister for 2 years. I gave it a long stubborn shot :-? . I eventually put thigh straps in the boat and my control improved significantly.

The Pyranha H3 255 makes a very good conversion. I got mine from Larry Horne and it replaced my Finkenmeister.